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Puneet Pareenja

Puneet Pareenja, Senior Editor, India TV Active in the media and journalism sector since 2003, Puneet Pareenja has nearly 23 years of rich experience in electronic, digital, and web journalism. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles in several of the country's leading news organizations. He served as Bureau Chief for P7 News, News24, News Nation, and Zee News. Following this, he played a pivotal role in the launch of Punjab Kesari Web TV, successfully leading digital news operations and content development as its News Editor. Subsequently, he held the position of State Head at ETV Bharat.

'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra' to begin on September 18, Amit Shah to join concluding event in Jalandhar
India | Sep 11, 2026, 02:13 PM IST
Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon has announced a statewide 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra' to highlight the drug menace and mobilise people across the state. The 13-day campaign will cover all 117 Assembly constituencies, beginning on September 18.
Punjab government employees end strike after reaching agreement with state on DA
India | Sep 09, 2026, 02:05 PM IST
The decision to withdraw the protest was taken after the employees met Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha. The Punjab government also withdrew the show-cause notice issued on August 27. Soon there will be a meeting with the chief minister in this regard.
Amritsar airport on high alert after drones spotted near runway, seven flights diverted
India | Sep 07, 2026, 08:07 AM IST
After observing suspicious activity near the runway at Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport, Air Traffic Control issued an alert, and several flights were diverted.

Raghav Chadha claims name deleted in Punjab draft rolls; AAP hits back
India | Sep 03, 2026, 11:14 AM IST
According to Raghav Chadha, his name was allegedly marked 'shifted' in Punjab draft rolls. The BJP Rajya Sabha member said this was done at the behest of AAP, accusing that Arvind Kejriwal's party is resorting to "politics of revenge".
Akali Dal demands probe into attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, calls it a 'tragic incident'
India | Aug 13, 2026, 11:53 PM IST
In the meantime, PM Narendra Modi spoke to Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’s wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, over the phone and inquired about his health.
Sukhbir Singh Badal, Akali Dal chief and ex-Punjab Deputy CM, attacked in Maharashtra; hospitalised
India | Aug 13, 2026, 04:33 PM IST
Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Maharashtra's Nanded at the Mata Sahib Gurdwara. He has been hospitalised and receiving treatment.

Punjab Pharmacy Officer recruitment put on hold by High Court amid Faridkot paper leak row
India | Aug 12, 2026, 09:04 PM IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has put the Pharmacy Officer recruitment process on hold until the next hearing following a petition seeking cancellation of the July 19 examination and a fresh test. The controversy erupted after candidates were allegedly caught using electronic devices to cheat.
Husband and wife severely injured after being attacked by pet Pitbull in Punjab's Patiala | Video
India | Aug 13, 2026, 07:53 AM IST
When the couple rang the doorbell, a Pitbull inside the house lunged at them. Bystanders tried to rescue them, however, it was already too late as both the husband and wife sustained severe injuries and multiple bite wounds in the attack. A video of the incident is going viral on social media.
Waris Punjab De fields Indira Gandhi assassination convict Kehar Singh's son for 2027 Assembly polls
India | Aug 10, 2026, 11:40 PM IST
Kehar Singh was convicted of conspiring to assassinate former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and was later hanged. The decision to field his son, Satwant Singh, has sparked a new debate in Punjab politics.

Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar removed; Harmanbir Singh gets additional charge
India | Aug 07, 2026, 04:33 PM IST
Punjab government has removed Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar from his post. DIG Border Range Harmanbir Singh has been assigned the additional charge of Amritsar Police Commissioner.
'Field me against Bhagwant Mann or don't...': Amarinder Singh Raja Warring to Congress top brass
India | Aug 05, 2026, 11:20 PM IST
Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has announced that, if he contests the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, he will contest against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Chandigarh woman shot in face during eviction drive, accused lawyer arrested; probe launched
Crime | Aug 01, 2026, 06:16 PM IST
The woman, identified as Manjinder Kaur, was shot in her mouth when she had gone to evict her tenant, a lawyer by profession, from Sector 42 of Chandigarh. She has been admitted to the PGIMER Hospital, and her condition is said to the critical.

Chandigarh: 28-year-old PhD scholar dies of electrocution on Panjab University campus
India | Jul 28, 2026, 02:01 PM IST
Students of Punjab University are currently protesting outside the Vice-Chancellor's office. They broke the gate of the VC's office and entered.
Shambhu border closed as farmers to hold 'Mahapanchayat' today: What are their demands?
India | Jul 21, 2026, 07:24 AM IST
The Mahapanchayat, to be held at Delhi's Kisan Ghat, has been called by the Desh Bachao Morcha, with organisers claiming that around 550 farmers' unions and social organisations from across the country will take part.
Speeding luxury car runs amok in Chandigarh, injures two; horrifying video surfaces
India | Jul 12, 2026, 11:32 PM IST
The incident happened in Chandigarh's Sector 26 when the speeding Mercedes rammed into the two persons, seriously injuring before fleeing from the spot. The police have now launched a probe and the injured have been admitted to a hospital.

Punjab Congress turmoil goes to high command, Channi camp firm on opposing Raja Warring for CM face
India | Jul 11, 2026, 06:47 PM IST
A meeting between Baghel and leaders from the Charanjit Singh Channi-Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa camp remained inconclusive, with both Channi and Randhawa maintaining a firm stand on their demands. As no consensus could be reached, the matter is now expected to be referred to the high command.
Rift in Haryana Congress as Surjewala-Hooda exchange barbs on stage: '20 years since I'm with you'
India | Jul 09, 2026, 02:41 PM IST
The exchange of words between former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala at a Haryana Congress meeting has exposed the party's factionalism. A video of the two leaders' remarks has gone viral.
Bhupesh Baghel rules out change in Punjab Congress leadership, says high command's decision is final
India | Jul 08, 2026, 12:59 PM IST
The Congress high command has reportedly ruled out any changes to the recent organisational restructuring in Punjab. AICC in-charge Bhupesh Baghel reportedly told party leaders that Amarinder Singh Raja Warring will continue as the state Congress chief.
Punjab Congress rift deepens as Channi camp boycotts Warring-led party events; leaders rush to Delhi
India | Jul 06, 2026, 03:49 PM IST
The development comes despite senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel's recent visit to Chandigarh, where he held meetings in an attempt to defuse tensions and bring warring factions together after the organisational rejig.
Two-storey building collapses in Chandigarh, 4 rescued; search operation concludes | VIDEO
India | Jul 04, 2026, 10:45 PM IST
The building collapsed in Industrial Area Phase 2 of Chandigarh on Saturday evening trapping at least six people. Of them, four have been rescued and they are said to be in a stable condition, said an official.